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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 221.03, 331.13 and 111.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 221.03, 331.13 and 111.21 is: 166.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    221.03 : 331.13 = 111.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    221.03/331.13 = 111.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    221.03x = 331.13 × 111.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    221.03x = 36,822.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,822.76/221.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.60

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